Pentax K-30 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A6500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-30 was launched 4 years prior to the A6500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-30 matches up versus the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 & Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-30 vs Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K-30 against the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and A6500 is 63 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony A6500 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged K-30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.